The Karnataka State Pharmacy Council is a statutory body constituted under an Act of Indian parliament called Pharmacy Act 1948 (Act No 8 of 1948), www.pci.nic.in - Rules & Regulation.

The main objective of Karnataka State Pharmacy Council is to regulate the professional practice to ensure only qualified registered Pharmacist would enter the profession to provide service to the patient.

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Registered Pharmacist who has lent their Registration certificate without the physical presence will be liable for action

Please note that those Registered Pharmacists working in Academics / Colleges / Industry / Medical representative / Clinical research organization / Regulatory affairs / Other paramedical profession or any other non-pharmacy profession who have lent their Registered Pharmacist Certificate to any Chemist and Druggist shop / Hospital / Nursing Home / Wholesale Distributors / Clinics without the physical presence will be guilty of infamous conduct and will be liable for action for removal of Pharmacist’s Registration u/s 36(1) (ii) of the Pharmacy Act 1948.

Such Registered Pharmacists are directed to withdraw their Certificate lent without the physical presence to avoid legal action under intimation to this office.

Condolences

"We are sorry to hear about the demise of Sri. Banavi V.S. who was General Council Member of this Council and a Community Pharmacist.

On behalf of the Karnataka State Pharmacy Council, the President, the Council Members and the staff, mourn the sad demise of Sri. Banavi V.S.
and convey our deep felt condolences to the bereaved family and dear ones.

May his soul rest in peace and may the almighty provide his dear ones with the strength and courage to withstand the loss.

His contribution to the field of Pharmacy is always remembered by our Profession."